Education programs will adapt to meet targeted needs: As a global community, we are beginning to understand that we cannot take a “one size fits all approach” with education. From high school students to professionals looking for reskilling, I anticipate that programs will continue to put the participant’s needs first — based on the stage of their careers or additional differentiators. At IBM, we have seen the value that comes when programs uniquely support all audiences.
There have been major disruptions in recent years that promise to change the very nature of work. From the ongoing shifts caused by the COVID19 pandemic, the impacts caused by automation, and other possible disruptions to the status quo, many wonder what the future holds in terms of employment. For example, a report by the McKinsey Global Institute that estimated automation will eliminate 73 million jobs by 2030.